How far is Crestline, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Crestline, OH to Dayton, OH is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.28 mi
02h 19m
Flight
104.56 mi
168.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.56 mi
Kilometers
168.28 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.28 mi
Kilometers
193.58 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Crestline
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestline
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Dayton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestline
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milford Center
OH

Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America

From Crestline
58.7 mi
01h 09m
To Dayton
61.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crestline and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestline and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Seltzer Street

    1296 ft · 36 sec · North Seltzer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bucyrus Street

    75 m · 12 sec · West Bucyrus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Thoman Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Thoman Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 61

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: Bucyrus

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 598: Galion, Shelby

    1822 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 598

    1463 ft · 25 sec · State Route 598

  9. 9

    Continue on Portland Way North

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20.8 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Prospect Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Marion-Marysville Road

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Marion-Marysville Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 334

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2639 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto US Route 68

    4.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 68

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton

    1024 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

    154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West National Road

    928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestline and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 West
28.6 mi · 24%
Marion-Marysville Road
24.7 mi · 21%
Portland Way North
23.5 mi · 20%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 9%
West National Road
11.2 mi · 9%
US Route 68
4.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 36 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

28.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
01h 09m from Crestline
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crestline and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crestline to Dayton?

The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Crestline and 61.6 miles from Dayton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crestline and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford Center.

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestline and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 104.56 mi (168.28 km).

Crestline

#1 Crestline

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

Population4,388
Coordinates40.7875600, -82.7365700
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: North Seltzer Street (-82.736631, 40.787561)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.49
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.75 $31.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.79 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $4.30 $18.29 $36.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestline and Dayton. The current time is 21:19:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.